There is a difference between shyness and shame.
I feel shy to show my poor artwork if it does not meet my own quality standard. I feel shameful to copy others’ artworks to call them my own creation. But AI has neither shame or shyness. AI has no feeling nor soul. That’s why they are free to use.
There is a difference between shyness and fear.
In the past, I often fear buyers would reject
my artworks for being too realistic with too accurate likeness of the subject.
I told them I’m just an art-maker, not a plastic surgeon. What I see is what they
get. Now for commissioned work, I’d add a no-refund policy with payment upfront
before I start my paint brush. It’s take it or leave it. No money back!
I rarely accept public gigs unless the offer is irresistible.
In my old school days, I had failed in many other subjects but scored high marks for my artworks. Sometimes, my teachers showed my artworks around in class and called out my name at the school hall assembly to give me book prizes for my art. I tried to walk hurriedly, avoided eye contacts or just looked elsewhere to avoid stares.
In the past, I was reluctant to show my art. To my quality standard, they were not good enough. Now I just publish them freely for entertainment as many still appreciate this artform and take the time reading my stories even though they don’t always believe them or agree with me.
